Why my life so sian(bored)?

Life is it so boring to you sometimes? If yes,Why?

In this project serve, we had an ITE Christian Program called, “Impact”. During the impact program, I have learnt on the topic "Why my life so sian?" through the speaker Seow Chin, I came to realize that being “sian” actually comes from an attitude. I ever did ask myself why I felt so “sian” even though my days are fully occupied with programs and work to do.

Last time when I was in my church serving as an usher, I felt quite bored at times. It is because I took it like a duty as a Christian- just complete my part to serve in the church. It is also because being an usher always repeats the same old work procedure in carrying out the work processes. But right now after being corrected by God’s word, I do enjoy serving the Lord as an usher in church and I found myself more willing to serve Him with joy. Heartily, I want to do my very best for the Lord no matter I am good at it or not.

I came to know that having the right attitude in serving Him is very important. God sees the heart of our service to Him no matter in which area we are, whatever we do such as pastor, choir, pianist, guitarist etc... No matter which work we are doing in church, whether big or small, God still see our heart of service towards Him. We ought to ask ourselves whether our service unto Him is pleasing. We need to search our hearts in the way we serve. As a Christian it is our duty to serve but we also need to open our hearts to be willing to serve and to serve giving our best unto the Lord. May you find joy in serving our Holy Lord!

The Blood (why do we need the blood of Christ?)

THE BLOOD

"For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." Leviticus 17:11

MAN'S GREATEST NEED

The blood of Jesus Christ is God's way of meeting man's greatest need. God is holy, but man is sinful. Sin had separated man from God. To be separated from God a death means to spend eternity in Hell, for sin must be punished. God will not excuse sin.

GOD'S GREATEST SACRIFICE

God sent His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to die on the cross as the payment for our sins: "Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood..." Notice in Romans 3:25 that it was God's plan, not man's: "Whom God hath set forth..."

Second, that Christ died to pay for our sins: "...to be a propitiation..." Finally, that forgiveness is obtained simply by trusting what Jesus has done: "...through faith in his blood..."

Because of the blood, God can show mercy to sinners, yet still remain holy and just. "...that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus." Romans 3:26

WHAT WILL JESUS' BLOOD DO?

The blood washes and cleanses us from sin.

"Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood," Revelation 1:5. "...and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." I John 1:7

The blood pays for our forgiveness.

"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins..." Ephesians 1:7.

The blood makes peace with God.

"And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself..." Colossians 1:20.

The blood saves us from God's wrath.

"Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him." Romans 5:9

The blood opens the way to Heaven.

"Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus," Hebrews 10:19.

WHAT MUST I DO?

Admit your need: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23.

"For I acknowledge my transgressions.... I will be sorry for my sin." Psalms 51:3 & 38:18

Trust God's promises completely: "...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved..." Acts 16:31.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8,9

"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:" I Peter 1:18, 19.

Cry out to God in prayer: "...God be merciful to me a sinner." Luke 18:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:13

YOUR GREATEST DECISION

Jesus shed His blood, was buried, and rose the third day. At this moment He stands ready, able, and willing to save you. The choice is yours. A song says, 'If the blood of Christ is sufficient for God, it is surely sufficient for me.' It is the blood that satisfies God.

Why not put your trust in Christ's finished work, and call on Him for salvation now?

"Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:25

"And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood," Revelation 1:5.

Why Jesus Christ Die For You? Path to HEAVEN (bible verse)

I CAME… because of “your” SIN.

“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.”
(Romans 3:10)

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God:”
(Romans 3:23)

“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners:'
(I Timothy 1:15)

I DIED…to pay for “your” SIN.
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace was upon him: and with his stipes we are healed."
(Isaiah 53:5)

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from Wrath through him.”
(Romans 5:8 & 9)

“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.”
(Colossians 1:14)

I AROSE…to keep “you” saved eternally.

“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him,
seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.”
(Hebrews 7:25)

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life:
and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
(John 10:27 & 28)

“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
(I John 5:11)

YOU MUST REPENT.... admitting you are guilty,
that you cannot do “anything” to save Or help save yourself, and that you
need Jesus Christ.

“I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.”
(Luke 13:3)

“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return
unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him: and to our God, for he will abundantly
pardon. For my thought are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord."
(Isaiah 55:7 & 8)

“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.”
(Titus 3:5)

“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith
is counted for righteousness.”
(Romans 4:5)

YOU MUST TRUST.... Putting your complete faith in
Jesus Christ to save you.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
(John 3:16)

“He that believeth on him is not condemned:”
(John 3:18)

“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
(Romans 10:13)

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
(Romans 10:13)

“And whosoever was not found written in the book of live was cast into the lake of fire.”
(Revelation 20:15)

HEAVEN

The Path Way To Heaven

First, YOU MUST ACCEPT THAT YOU ARE A SINNER.

(Romans 3:23) For all have sinned, and come of the glory of God

(Romans 3:10) As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.

SECOND, YOU MUST ACCEPT THAT AS A SINNER ,YOU OWE A PENALTY.

(Romans 6:23) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life,through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(Ezekiel 18:4) The soul that sinneth, it shall die.
This death is described in the Bible as the second death, the lake of fire.

(Revelation 20:14) Death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

THIRD, YOU MUST ACCEPT THAT JESUS CHRIST HAS ALREADY PAIDOUR SIN DEBT.

(Romans 5:6) For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

(Hebrews 2:9)....that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

(John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believethin him should not preish, but have everlasting life.

(II Corinthians 5:12) He hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might

bemade the righteousness of God in him.
It is a fact that Jesus Christ has already paid your sin debt.

FOURTH, YOU MUST ACCEPT BY FAITH WHATJESUS CHRIST DID FOR YOU.

(John 3:36) He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not theSon shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

(John 5:24) Verily verily, I say unto you. He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me,hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemation; but is passed from death unto life
Now, Today why not trust the Lord as your Savior.

(Romans10:9) That if thou shalt confess with thy mounth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believein thine heart that God gatg raused him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

(Romans 10:10) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the month confessionis made unto salvation.

(Romans 10:13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Easy-believism (what is the Gospel all about?)

Easy-believism

Today, people tend to take salvation lightly. People believed and accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour but some event have no spiritual commitment, no resulting change in lifestyle, not even a willingness to yield to Christ Lordship and there need be no turning back of sin. They have misunderstood, teach and hold the wrong view of the gospel.

Some people who claims to be "christian" but there's untouchable life that change in them. Many Christians insist such people they are "so called born again" and embraced them by the churches as true believers of God.

Contemporary Christian

They believed that they have recited a prayer, signed on a dotted line, walk an aisle or had some experience and they are saved should never question their salvation. But when they are taught to tell "converts" they doubt about their salvation is satanic and should be dismissed.

The Gospel

The gospel Jesus proclaimed was a call of discipleship, a call to follow Him in submissive obedience. Jesus message liberated people from the bondage of sin while it confronted and condemned hypocrisy. It was an offer of eternal life and forgiveness for repentant sinners, but at the same time it was a rebuke to outwardly religious people whose lives were devoid of true righteousness. It put sinners on notice that they must turn from sin to embrace God's righteousness. Not just a plea to make a decision or pray a prayer.

Accepted?

To accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, is not just using your mind to accept His truth but your Heart must be open to ask Jesus to come into our life. You can't accept Him as your personal Lord OR Saviour but BOTH LORD AND SAVIOUR of your life. Jesus saved us once and for all by dying on the cross for you and my sins. He even redeem us out of darkness and out of the slavery of sin. He is both God and Man, not merely man or God. Give thanks to God for who He is and what He had done for us.

Heavenly Mindedness

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God" (Col 3:1)

Proper children of God are heavenly minded. Give your heart to heavenly things, not to the temporal things of the earth. Moses, Stephen, Joseph, etc were all proper children of God and they were heavenly minded. In so far, then, as you have to live upon this earth, consider yourselves dead to worldly contacts: Have nothing to do with Sexual immorality, filthiness, uncontrolled passion, evil desire, and the lust for other people's goods, which lust, remember, is as serious a sin as idolatry.
Moses could shun the riches of Egypt because he was heavenly minded. If all the time you are only thinking of how you will make money and you never consider where and how you will spend eternity, then there is some things wrong.
It is easy to be deceived by the temporary benefits of wealth, popularity, status, and achievement, and to be blind to long range benefits of God's kingdom. Faith helps us to look beyond the world's values of God's kingdom.
What will you do if you are offered millions of dollars in exchange for eternity in heaven? Let us not make the wrong choice because of the temporary difficulties we are going through in life.

-Lord, help me to steadfastly fix my mind on heavenly things and let me be aware if my eyes are fixing on temporary stuff on earth, in Jesus name. Amen.

Love Breeds True Friendship

"A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity" (Proverbs 17:17)

True friends are not easy to come by in this generation of waywardness. A true friend is unchangeable in all circumstances. Do you sometimes ask yourself who is your friend? Maybe you have been thinking, it is that person who gave you some money recently.
The Lord Jesus, teaches "Love your neighbour as yourself". It is only love that will make you care about what is happening to your next neighbour at all times and everywhere you find yourself. Are you only concerned about those from your family, church, tribe, father mother, or brothers and sisters alone? God expects you to love everyone you have opportunity to meet. You have to demonstrate the love of God towards all as Jesus did (both Jews and Gentiles). This is the only way we can impact lives as Jesus did. When did you last pray for that unbelieving soul you had opprtunity to meet? That neighbour of yours who has been sick, did you pray for him or visit him? Our Lord Jesus wept at the grave of Lazarus his friend. Don't be a believer who only focusses on heaven and eternity without getting concerned about others around. It is good and rewarding to make friends, not a friend of the world, but a friend who can touch lives. "Let your light shine before all men..." This is the excellency of love in Christ Jesus.

- Thank God for the reminder once again that I shouldn't focus too much on my christian friends. I still have other friends around me who I need to look out and pray for especially for their salvation. In my prayers, I mostly prayed for my christian friends only. How about my friends who doesn't know about Christ? I should say that I had neglected them in my prayers.
Through this passage, I've realised that I didn't pray much for them lately. It also help me to think and ask myself that this week, how many non-believing friends have I prayed for? I should say NONE! From now onwards I shall include those non-believing friends in my prayer and pray for their needs and salvation.

Heavy Cross?

By Uncle Carl .

Thought it was a great reminder for me to have full faith of our Lord, to endure whatever hardship and difficulties that I may be facing, and not to take the any easy short cut way out of it, for there is a reason the Lord allows what we go through to happen. These difficulties may be in the home, at work, or even at church.

Yes... I am guilty of being unable to endure the trials that I have come across many times, resorting in taking short cuts to get myself out of it. Perhaps this is the reason why I received this reminder by way of my old friend. Our Lord cares enough to let me see my mistakes and faults.

I hope this helps you in some ways like it has me.

God bless.

Whatever your cross,

Whatever your pain,

There will always be sunshine,

After the rain...


Perhaps you may stumble,

Perhaps even fall,

But God's always ready,

To answer your call...


He knows every heartache,

Sees every tear,

A word from His lips,

Can calm every fear...


Your sorrows may linger,

Throughout the night,

But suddenly vanish,

In dawn's early light...


The Savior is waiting,

Somewhere above,

To give you His grace,

And send you His love...


Whatever your cross,

Whatever your pain,

"God always sends rainbows...

After the rain..."


To get out of difficulty, one must usually go through it!